Alyssa, Tori, Whitney, Erin are all pregnant, due on the same day, all with triplets. Today is a big day for Trace and Lydia. Actually if Evan and Carlin get engaged after a 10 month courtship, this would be pretty consistent with prior courtships the Bates have had. In addition to writing about and watching TV, she enjoys spending time with her family and cats, baking, reading, and doing DIY projects. UPtv released a statement about the show's future that read, "We will not be premiering 'Bringing Up Bates' season 11 on UPtv as planned as we will be focusing our programming in 2022 on Watch for a special announcement this Thursday during @SmallTownBigMayor at 9:30 PM ET on UPtv! But I really hope Micheal is pregnant.. On September 10, 2022, they revealed that they are expecting a girl. Nevertheless, they ended up enjoying it--but not withoutplentyof screaming (the instructor of 25 years says it's the loudest raft he's ever heard)! Bringing Up Bates fans get a peek into the familys life. Despite the show being canceled, fans still get many updates via social media these days. Fans wish the show would return to UPtv, but that doesnt seem likely these days, unfortunately. Some are also hopeful that the family will be picked up by another network. Carlin and Josie are engaged, Michael and Whitney are pregnant. Fans of "Bringing Up Bates" recently learned that the show would be canceled after 10 seasons (via US Weekly ). The house is buzzing as the family gathers for dinner, including married couples Zach & Whitney -- who are expecting baby Bradley in one month and Erin & Chad. While most of the kids were excited and ready to jump intheirrafts, Kelly, Erin, and Josie were all a little scared. and then do something really exciting-- go white water rafting! I just have a feeling that she's going to get married before Carlin. Either someone is pregnant or getting engaged. They have six grandchildren in heaven. However, due to Katie's blood clotting disorder, they said that the baby could arrive around mid-February 2023. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. I have that same feeling. The girls birthdays are on Cambree is now seven months old and that means that it's time for a new update on her. This site/blog is dedicated to providing factual information & regular updates on the Gil and Kelly Bates family and their show. I'm guessing Josie or Carlin's engaged. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). They have nineteen children with four in heaven. The due date was later revealed to be March 4, 2023. What do you think it is? On September 22, 2022, they revealed that they are naming their daughter Hailey James. His groomsmen were his brother-in-law Cameron, his cousin Jeffrey Walsemann, his cousin-in-law Jeffrey Weaver, Katie's brother-in-law Evan, and his friends Aaron Scully and Gavin Ziegler. I think its too early for a engagement. All rights reserved. Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! In 2015, UpTV began airing a similar show, Bringing Up Bates. Josie is engaged2. Your email address will not be published. Carlin wasn't expecting much of a celebration with everyone being so busy, but they surprise her with cake, balloons, and roses! Required fields are marked *. Katie is said to be full of spunk and laughter. They would eventually get another show, "Bringing Up Bates" on the station UPtv. They sometimes post videos of their children, Q&A sessions, and more. On the show, the Bates talked about a little bit about their new reality show & why they decided to do it, plus a lot about their family life and how they make things work with over 20 people in the household! With their parents present, Travis also sang the song "Will You Marry Me" that he wrote for Katie and played guitar. The video is about four minutes long and features all of the highlights from their special day. She is the sister of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee WebThe Bates Family has some BIG NEWS to share! We realize God's timing is always perfect, and we are looking forward to what the future holds for our own family, as well as the network." They have been uploaded to a website called. UPtv has announced that Bringing Back Bates has been renewed for Season 11. Let us know in the comments below. Bringing Up Bates star Lawson Bates and actress Tiffany Espensen are married! First, the good news: Finley Marie Paine has arrived! We will try our best to answer to each comment but due to the amount of comments that we receive, we can only do our best. Spring Break is just around the corner. Tori is pregnant. Meet the super-sized Bates family: Parents Gil and Kelly Jo Bates have 19 kids, 3 kids-in-law, and their first grandbaby on the way! We will try our best to answer to each comment but due to the amount of comments that we receive, we can only do our best. Siblings What do you think it is? She has been working there for months. Back at the Bates home, the 2 large families hang out, playing basketball & cards together. [I hope cuz I don't have facebook.]. On September 19, 2019, Katie announced via Facebook Live that she was in the beginning stages of a relationship with Travis Clark. After just 24 hours, the video has received over 32,000 views from fans. Many of the children remain close friends and have taken part in each others' weddings. Let's see: it's either 'get to know you', courting, engagement, marriage OR baby. Do happy for the little boy. On March 9, 2020, Travis asked Katie to begin an official courtship. Actually, (1) We already know Tori is pregnant, that was the last "Big Bates Announcement" and (2) Josie already has a job in a salon. Tiffany & Lawson Bates Make Exciting Announcement - YouTube Hello everyone welcome to our channel Bates Family Gossip. On Instagram Saturday, Nathan shared a Reel, which is a short video. Three months after their Italian engagement, Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen have nailed down a wedding date and are ready to announce. After a few days of hard work from Gil & the older boys, they finally successfully finish building the chicken coop! I am curious as to if someone got engaged, Someone is courting, or if there is another baby on the way! Scroll down to check It's a sad farewell when the Paines finally have to head back home, but they look forward to the next time they can be together. It was the most magical weekend and we are so happy to share it with you! She and her siblings were raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas. Episode descriptions for the first 3 episodes are below: The first 2 episodes of the series, "Love Times 21" and "Papa Bill's Farm", are now available to watch for free! WebToday, nine of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children are married, and 10 are unmarried, but tomorrow, their married kids will officially be the majority. This was shortly before a new season was going to premiere. She's fully licensed and working for months. They announced that a few weeks ago. They have six grandchildren in heaven. Hailey (daughter) I think this announcement will be the gender of Toris baby. Nathan popped the question after an elaborate three-day trip. We probably know each other :). Thank you to Gil and Kelly Jo Bates for welcoming viewers into your family's home over the past ten seasons.". . Late next week, the clan is going to reveal Nathan Bates & Esther Keyes Have An Exciting Announcement For Fans July 18, 2021 Bringing Up Bates, News, Reality TV, UPtv Bringing Up Bates fans are Their first video is their engagement recap. All articles, images, product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Maybe both Carlin and Josie are engaged, maybe Tori is having twins, maybe Lawson scored a recording contract it would be wonderful if Michael is pregnant or adopting a child. Katie was a bridesmaid at her brother Zach's wedding to Whitney Perkins on December 14, 2013. Love this family! I dont think its a pregnancy announcement (but it could be baby Smiths gender). Our aim is to post all points of view, but we do not post anything that is profane, insulting, derogatory, or in poor taste. She was a bridesmaid at her sister Tori's wedding to Bobby Smith on December 16, 2017. If they want to get to know someone, they do it in a family setting, as opposed to traditional one-on-one dating. She enjoys pranking her family, reading history books, and deer hunting. I hope it is either a pregnancy for Michaela or Tori getting a teaching job. So far, the couple has shared one video on their YouTube channel. Bringing Up Batesfans are freaking out over Nathan Bates and Esther Keyes big news. For more news about the Bates family and their show, Bringing Up Bates, check back withTV Shows Ace. I know her and her husband have been trying for couple years and still nothing and they would be so happy. Michel is having twins or Josie and Carlin get a double wedding. Eleven of their children are married while one is in The couple shared their first kiss at the altar. The Bates family, made up of patriarch Gil and matriarch Kelly (above) and their 19 children, released a statement of their own (via People). For now, fans can enjoy the proposal video and look forward to more updates from Nathan and Esther as they start their lives together. Name Here is some of her birth information shared by Travis and Katie: Thank you so much for leaving a comment. News can exclusively reveal. Children She was a bridesmaid at her sister Carlin's wedding to Evan Stewart on May 25, 2019. I bet its the gender of Tori and Bobbys baby! Other(s) Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. Yesterday, Trace and Lydia announced that they will be sharing big news on Saturday (March 4th) at 3pm. The girls birthdays are on Cambree is now seven months old and that means that it's time for a new update on her. Otherwise, the rest is fair game! Those chickens liked the front porch better than the backyard, which Kelly & the girls didn't appreciate! It is a baby and not a bump. Several other Bates family members, including Alyssa Webster and Carlin Stewart, have YouTube channels as well. And now, the heavy news: 'Bringing Up Bates' has Two big announcements were made today. I'm guessing either Michael is pregnant or Josie or Carlin is engaged. The Bates Family/Instagram. Late next week, the clan is going to reveal some Bates-sized news, so stay tuned! After revisiting some of our favorite places together, and making some new memories along the way, we are overjoyed to announce that we are engaged! Since our last update, she celebrated her first Zade is one month away from turning one years old. Thursday, March 2, 2023 Trace The Bates decide to take everyone on a train ride (Kelly's favorite thing to do!) It continued, "When we premiered 'Bringing Up Bates,' the series was focused on parents with 19 kids who were teenagers and young children. Jerry loved riding his motorcycle and fishing. It's your lucky day! As fans know, UPtv pulled the plug on the Bates familys show in January 2022. Katie Clark She considered studying nursing after finishing this program. You can find the video at the bottom of this article. Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates and husband Evan Stewart are expecting their second baby together, E! I hope the news is that Michaela is pregnant or preparing to adopt. Similar to the family seen on "19 Kids and Counting," the Bates family was known for its large size and religious beliefs (via Romper). Anonymous at 1:30pm same, poor baby keeps getting called a bump. are engaged. Katie worked as a photo shoot model for Bates Sisters Boutique in Rocky Top, Tennessee. cant get enough of this family! MILL SPRING Phillip Jerry Bates, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills following a brief illness. Can't wait for the big news! Jerry attended Polk Central High School and served in the U.S. Marine Or they could end up doing something totally different. She is the sister of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates, Callie-Anna Bates, Judson Bates, and Jeb Bates. Their TLC show was called "United Bates of America." Trace is part of the Bates family, who were seen in the reality series Bringing Up Bates from 2015 to 2021. Watch for a special announcement this Thursday during @SmallTownBigMayor at 9:30 PM ET on UPtv! Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Education 3 Gallery Early life Kenna In May 2020, she graduated from the Cosmetology program at Crown College. Just my guess. So my prediction is that someones courting. Katie worked as a stylist at her sister Josie's company Effortless Beauty. A native of Polk County, Jerry was the son of the late Lloyd Francis Bates and Exie Lee Thompson. But it could also be that Whitney is having another baby (would explain why they did the vow renewal 6 months before the actual 5 year anniversary, if she's due around that time). Their engagement is featured on the Bringing Up Bates episode "Due Dates & An Engagement Getaway!". I know! We will be sharing their wedding photo as soon as it Before we share Trace and Lydia's big news, we wanted to give you all a chance to watch it on their youtube channel. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and saved and baptized at Big Level Baptist Church. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a29fecb79ef3ae31cce271d5b2a4c519" );document.getElementById("eedd789636").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Copyright 2023 by TV Shows Ace. Trace and Lydia tied the knot in October 2022, got settled into their new house, and now theyre ready to welcome a new addition to their family. So, whats going on with Nathan and Esther? By wearing leggings under their skirts, the Bates are able to stay modest while water rafting. Love this family, can't wait till next show, It has to be about tori baby gender reveal or one of the girls are engaged. I hope that Michaela is pregnant! Im hoping one of the boys is courting, or that Michael is expecting - that would be wonderful news!! The group drives the 3 hour drive to Georgia, where they go on a train ride--and with 33 people, they take up a whole train car! Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! The Bates had chickens once before, but instead of having a coop, the chickens were free-rangewhich didn't work out so well. But Josie isn't? Surviving is his loving wife of 39 years, Cindy Wood Bates; one daughter, Misty Edwards (Brant) of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Brittany Scott (Zack) and Dylan Edwards; three sisters, Elizabeth Childress of Virginia Beach, Frances Kuykendall of Columbus and Judy Johnson (Keith) of Mill Spring; one brother, Charles Bates (Vicki) of Henrietta. I would (literally) cry tears of joy to hear they're welcoming a little one into their lives! Otherwise she would be 8 months pregnant for their 5 year anniversary. An online guest register is available at mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. With such a successful product on their hands, TLC wanted to add a similar show to their arsenal. Gender reveals are not considered an announcement. Along with her siblings, Katie was homeschooled growing up. Can't wait to hear what it is. During the weekend of February 11th, John and Alyssa a double birthday party for their daughters, Lexi and Maci. On February 17, 2023, Katie and Travis shared a post stating that it was baby time. The video features a series of clips from the couples recent proposal. Yesterday, Trace and Lydia announced that they will be sharing big news on Saturday (March 4th) at 3pm. Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. A big announcement is always an engagement or new pregnancy. Today, Judson Wyatt, Gil & Kelly's 18th child, celebrates his 2nd birthday! Yesterday we shared our updated February birthday cover and today we are back to share our March birthday cover. Another possibility is a baby gender reveal by Tori and Bobby but I think it's still a tad early for that. She is the wife of Travis Clark and the mother of their daughter, Hailey. Enjoy! I was there too. Josie and Kelton are both done with school and working. Fans of "Bringing Up Bates" recently learned that the show would be canceled after 10 seasons (via US Weekly). Katie Grace Bates A Truly Big Bates Announcement: Josie has a job in a real salon. In order to build the coop where Kelly wants it, the family has to clean out a lot of junk. I am always hopeful it's Michael and Brandon are expecting. You must be 12 years old to water raft, so since Michaella isn't a big fan of the water, she volunteers herself to watch the 10 children who couldn't go. So childish sounding and I am in my early 20s, the age group that says bump! Published 5:03 pm Thursday, March 2, 2023. Travis Clark (2021present; 2 years) Shameless Raquel Leviss Flexing Tom Sandoval Affair. During the weekend of February 11th, John and Alyssa a double birthday party for their daughters, Lexi and Maci. Josie already has a job in a salon. Or either Josie/Kelton or Carlin/Evan (or both!) You will find links to their registries on Lawson's website . Spouse(s) WebCarlin and Evan Stewart grapple with the fears theyve experienced as they try to get to the root cause of Laylas serious medical condition. Carlin is engaged or Josie is engaged. Before we start on this post, make sure that you check out Hailey's birth announcement along with her first photo. Since our last update, he celebrated his first Christmas, New Years, and Valentine' John and Alyssa are due to welcome their fifth child next month. Social media Thanks for leaving your comments! Yesterday, Trace and Lydia announced that they will be sharing big news on Saturday (March 4th) at 3pm. She is going to make an awesome mother. Bates Engagement Announcement; Another Big Bates Announcement 'Seas the Day' Recap; Baby Smith's Gender Reveal; Kaci's Birthday; The Bates 'Seas' I can't wait for the announcement! Residence Since our last update, she celebrated her first Zade is one month away from turning one years old. That wasn't the end of their time on television. Berlin, New Jersey Gil's friend sets him up with several adult chickens and about 20 chicks! Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! 46,693 views May 4, 2018 182 Dislike Share Save UPtv 146K subscribers Watch the next "Bringing Up Katie's matron of honor was her sister Josie. Tori is already pregnant so that's out. Following an early celebration at Gil and Kelly's house, many of the married Bates kids either spent the holiday in their own homes or with their in-laws. Gil and Kelly and the younger children, as well as Nathan and Esther and Trace and Lydia, traveled to the family farm to be with Gil's parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. Michael is adopting or expecting None of those would come as a big surprise except for the last one. The family decides to get chickens, since they would be able to provide the crew with fresh eggs. Now, news has broken that the Bates family will be leaving TV for good. Her dress was designed by Renee Miller of Renee's Bridal. The flower girls were Katie's nieces Willow and Layla and their dog Remi. Katie Grace Bates was born at 5:55 p.m. on October 5, 2000, in Tennessee, to Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. But I'm guessing that Josie is engaged. Whitney is expecting4. The obvious choices are:Toris pregnantJosies engagedCarlins engagedThe truly biggest Bates announcement would be:Michaela is pregnantLawson is courtingTori got a teaching position in a public schoolJosie got a job in a salon. One of the biggest changes for us is that the network will be moving toward producing more scripted family shows and will not be renewing a contract to film new 'Bringing Up Bates' episodes. They call it the "For Knox" of Chicken Coops. Zachary, Lawson, Nathan, Trace, Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Judson & Jeb (brothers)Michaela, Erin, Alyssa, Tori, Carlin, Josie, Addallee, Ellie & Callie-Anna (sisters) All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Will you be vacationing this year? I'm pretty sure the only one that lasted more than a year was Michaela and Brandon, and in their case there was no "dating in everything but name" pre-courtship period like the younger Bates have had.And while Josie and Kelton have only been officially courting for 6 months they have known each other for 3 years, so I wouldn't be surprised to hear them announce an engagement either. Their statement was optimistic and ended with reassuring fans they would keep them up to date on their lives. This time around, the Bates are going to keep the chickens in a coop--but first, they have to build the coop! To this day, fans still On March 10, 2020, they announced their courtship. Along with the short video, Nathan wrote, Be sure to click onto the link in my bio to subscribe to our YouTube channel.. In the description for the video, the couple writes, She said yes!!! But it sounds like they may be adding new videos in the future. Bates on Good Morning America (Video Clip)! I was there! A few weeks ago, on August 8th, the Bates family (all 21 of them!) Trace is the eighth out of the family's 19 kids. Tori is pregnant and Josie does have a job in a salon. WebThe Bates family and the Duggar family have spent much time together through the years. In trying to be resourceful, Gil may have gone a little overboard over the years with saving different things--he himself even admits he could probably be on the show. Unless otherwise stated, photos courtesy of: UPtv; thebatesfamily.com; chadanderin.com; lawsonbates.com; keilencorner.com; @zachnwhitbates; @websterforever; @johnw1121; @bobby_torilayne_smith; @josie_balka; @keltonbalka; @carlinbates98; @evanpstewart16; @jacksonebates; @wardenjbates; @tracewbates; @kgbates2000; tarynyagerphotography.com/@tarynyagerphotography, Copyright 2012-2016 Bates Family Blog. Lawson steps up and offers to take them. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. and get ready to go water rafting! Tags: Bates, Bringing Up Bates, Esther Keyes, Nathan Bates, Your email address will not be published. A native of Polk County, Jerry was the son of the late Lloyd Francis Bates and Exie Lee Thompson. This confirmed speculation that the two were a couple that had been happening since they first appeared in each other's Instagram stories in late July 2019. Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly - UP Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. It remains a decent show because the material is fairly fresh and revelent, and not of ton of flashbacks. The new episodes will premiere Parents Yesterday we shared our updated February birthday cover and today we are back to share our March birthday cover. Infertility is SO hard and I know from personal experience that the mixture of emotions being grateful to be an aunt and loving your nieces and nephews while longing for your own children is so conflicting! It could be anything, cause with the bates family you never know! She was the couple's eleventh child, and they went on to have eight more children after her. The proposal took place in an ocean pier gazebo, which was decorated with candles, a large heart constructed of red roses, and a sign that read, "Will you marry me?". I tend to go for Carlin and Evan are engaged but I do hope its Michaela & Brandon are expecting. we will find out soon . However, the TLC version of the show didn't last, only airing five episodes. Former Bringing Up Bates star Trace and his wife Lydia Bates are expecting their first baby! In came the Bates family, friends of the Duggar bunch. The wedding was officiated by Katie's father Gil Bates, Travis's grandfather Charles Clark, Jr., and Travis's uncle Charles Clark III. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement unless specified. Travis wrote the song "I Choose You" for the wedding. Since our last update, he celebrated his first Christmas, New Years, and Valentine' John and Alyssa are due to welcome their fifth child next month. After his time serving his country, he returned to Polk County and worked at Stonecutter and Mohawk Industries retiring when the plant closed. Trace & Lydia Bates tease a big surprise. Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. The day the chicken coop is being built happens to be Carlin's 14th birthday! Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. They will be getting married later today. The romantic gesture was captured by a videographer, and the couple has shared several sneak peeks since they announced their engagement. They have twenty-three grandchildren with two on the way due April and August 2023. They have six grandchildren in heaven. Bates FamilyClark Family (in-laws) Family and friends have been July 18, 2021 by Aubrey Chorpenning 0 Comments. "As the next year begins, our family will be experiencing a lot of new changes. For their honeymoon, Katie and Travis went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. On social media this week, Trace and Lydia have been promoting their new YouTube video and teasing a big announcement. Katie often babysat her nephews, Bradley Bates and Carson Paine, and nieces, Kaci Bates and Brooklyn Paine. Phillip Jerry Bates, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills following a brief illness. The couple shared the exciting news on Saturday. My guess is Tori and Bobby's gender reveal.Or maybe it's twins! We will be sharing their wedding photo as soon as it Before we share Trace and Lydia's big news, we wanted to give you all a chance to watch it on their youtube channel. Better to want more than bored . We can't wait to meet him. I hope for Michael that she pregnant but I'm guessing an engagement or preganacy by Zach & his wife. They use their channels to share a little bit of everything with their fans. Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. Ellies reference to Bates sized news makes me think it could be something bigger than just a gender reveal or engagement. On August 6, 2022, Katie and Travis announced that they are expecting their first child, due March 2023. She has to take two shots a day during pregnancy. They've known each other longer than Carlin & Evan too so it's not surprising that they might move faster. WebTrace Whitfield Bates Born February 1, 1997 (age 26) Residence Norris, Tennessee Parents Gil Bates (father) Kelly Bates (mother) Siblings Zachary, Lawson, Nathan, Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Judson & Jeb (brothers) Michaela, Erin, Alyssa, Tori, Carlin, Josie, Katie, Addallee, Ellie & Callie-Anna (sisters) Spouse (s) Lydia Bates (2022present; 1 years) The Paine family of 12 is coming to stay with the Bates, making the total number of people in the house 33! Bringing Up Bates Trace & Lydia Bates Expecting First Baby, Carlin Bates Makes Drastic Change & Chops Off Long Locks, Bringing Up Bates Newest Grandkids Meet, See Precious Photo, NCIS 450th Episode Includes Some Unexpected Family Members: Details, See New Photos Of Joseph & Kendra Duggars Daughter Brooklyn, Returning Jeopardy! Contestant Distressed After 2018 Appearance, Vanderpump Rules Stassi Schroeder Expecting Baby #2, Alaskan Bush People Raiven Brown Takes On A New Role, tWitchs Widow Leaves A Heartfelt Note For Their Three Children, Matthew Lawrence Opens Up About Falling For Chilli Post-Divorce, Jacob Roloffs Wife Doesnt Have It All Figured Out Yet, Tom Sandoval Releases Statement Amid Cheating Allegations. Between January 23rd and February 17th, a span of less than four weeks, the Bates family has a whopping 10 birthdays to celebrate, including two "double birthdays." The first double birthday was Trace and Jeb on February 1st, and the second is today. Jackson is turning 20, and Addallee is turning 16. Happy birthday to this brother-sister duo! Before things went downhill for the Duggar family, their TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" was a great success. Watch "Love Times 21" & "Papa Bill's Farm"! They have nineteen children with four in heaven. Bates Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The cameras were there to capture the love, laughs and big life moments, as the family continued to grow. Katie was regularly featured on both shows. They have nineteen children with four in heaven. Kenna Joy Bates (born October 17, 2022) is the only child of Nathan Bates and Esther Bates .